Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2018-19

AGRICULTURAL ARTS Animal Management Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive analysis of the animal sci- ence industry as it relates to companion animals such as horses, dogs, cats, and other recreational animals. Projects, Activities, etc.: Animal presenta- tions, field trips, and career exploration Instructional Focus: Hands-on, experiential activities, application of learning through dig- ital assignments and active participation. Fish and Wildlife Ecology Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Principles of Ecology • Wildlife Management • Principles of Forestry • Relationships between organisms and the environment Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential ac- tivities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Fish and Wildlife Zoology Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Principles of zoology • Natural resources conservation • Animal anatomy and structure • Animal life functions Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential ac- tivities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Seasonal Horticulture Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive exploration of the plant science [green] industry. Units to include: Careers in the Green Industry, Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Reproduction. Projects, Activities, etc.: Plant identification; soils and medias; landscape practices and measurements; seasonal floral design; veg- etable and herb gardening; landscape main- tenance and installation Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential ac- tivities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. 76 Floriculture Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn the art of floral design through the construction of several arrangements and corsages Projects, Activities, etc.: Minimum of five flo- ral arrangements, including holiday and spe- cial occasion Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential ac- tivities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Pre-Vet Animal Science Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive exploration of the Veterinary and Animal Science Career Pathway. Units to include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Reproduction, Nutrition and Careers. Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presentations, and career exploration. Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. HEALTH/SCIENCE AC Medical Terminology and Careers Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Medical terminology • Career exploration Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and guest presenters Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional, guest presenters Co-curricular Connection: HOSA AC Medical Anatomy I [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in any order; both are needed for articulated credit.] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Human anatomy and physiology of the in- tegumentary, digestive, urinary, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA AC Medical Anatomy II [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in either order; both are needed for articulated credit.] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Human anatomy and physiology of the reproductive, sensory, cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems; current health issues Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Coll Honors Animal Science Prerequisite/Selection Process: Pre-Vet Animal Science Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • This is a University of Minnesota Introduc- tion to Animal Science (ANSC 1101) course with emphasis on genetics, physi- ology and nutrition. The course includes a study of production systems relative to the horse, dairy, sheep, poultry, swine and beef industries. Additional topics include man’s relationship to animals, current is- sues and future perspectives of animal agriculture. Students will experience labo- ratories at the University of Minnesota re- lating to Animal Science. Students will be concurrently enrolled at the University of Minnesota and upon successful comple- tion of this class; students will have four semester credits posted to their college transcript. Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presenta- tions, and career exploration. Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Food Science Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of food science • Technology associated with providing safe and nutritious foods • Analyze basic scientific principles that explain how and why we process, prepare, and store foods for human consumption Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities Instructional Focus: Examining food products using scientific methods that lead to product development and safety in our food supply High School Registration Guide

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